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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.74, 211.97 and 129.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.74, 211.97 and 129.13 is: 178.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.74 : 211.97 = 129.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.74/211.97 = 129.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.74x = 211.97 × 129.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.74x = 27,371.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,371.48/153.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.03

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